“Atrial fibrillation doubles the risk of mortality, is one of the most common causes of stroke, increases risks of heart failure, myocardial infarction (heart attack), chronic kidney disease and ...

Both stress and AFib can also cause lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain and discomfort and fatigue, Drs. Patwa and Grant say. Who's At Risk for AFib?

Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are reporting in the journal JAMA Cardiology that women, when height is accounted for, have a 50% higher risk of developing the abnormal ...

Do you know the signs of AFib? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joined Pete Scalia to explain the importance of monitoring your heart health and the potential risks of atrial fibrillation (AFib), including stroke ...

Rates of AFib are on the rise, especially for anyone with additional risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea or a slow thyroid. The latest research shows about 10 ...